New device takes air guitar to new level
A new Kickstarter project called Kurv has developed a pioneering new approach to air guitar and other instruments.
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Carlsbro adds battery feature to electronic drum range
Carlsbro has added a mains-free performance feature, to its electronic drum kits with new sound modules for the CSD 200 and CSD 130 e-kits featuring integrated USB rechargeable…
Trade Regrets: Geraldine 'Gerry' Landers
Geraldine “Gerry” Landers, 90, of Red Wing, formerly of Winona, died Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. Brigid’s at Hi-Park.
Music & Arts Expands Presence in the Tri-State Area
Music & Arts has expanded its presence in the New York metro area with the addition of two new locations in Riverhead, NY and Toms River, NJ (formerly…
Brett Eldredge Performs “Lose My Mind” on Ellen
Country music performer Brett Eldredge recently stopped by the set of daytime television’s favorite show, Ellen, to give a performance of his hit single, “Lose My Mind”, which can…
New distributor ADG, reveals plans
The newly formed Audio Distribution Group has spoken in greater detail about its plans, including the first two product lines.
Former TC team sets up new audio distributor
A triumvirate of former TC Group management have launched their own audio distribution start-up.
Willcox Guitars Adds Hanson as Advisory Artist
Willcox Guitars has added American guitarist Paul Hanson to their team of Advisory Artists.
New Marshall US team hits UK
The newly formed Marshall USA (MUSA) sales team recently visited the company’s headquarters in Bletchley, England.
Jeff Pumfrett
Word has reached us of the sudden death of veteran retailer Jeff Pumfrett, owner of high-end guitar store World Guitars in Gloucestershire and former owner of Machinhead Music…
Trade Regrets: Crane Bodine
On November 14th, we received sad news from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Crane Bodine passed away last night, ending a full life dedicated to music and music making!
Stellar line-up for London Drum Show
Next week’s London Drum Show at Olympia will see showcases and masterclasses from some of the world’s most highly regarded drummers across the two-day event.
Trade Regrets: Ken Ingram
On November 12th, we received the following message from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino, alerting us to the passing of industy icon Ken Ingram on November 7th:
Crossover Artist Takes FBT on the Road
When the Phil Vaught recently needed new monitors for the 200 performances that take him all over the country, annually, he chose FBT’s StageMaxX 12ma’s for their exceptional quality,…
UFiP cymbals opens new retail network
The Music Shipping is backing its Italian UFiP cymbals range with a major promotion which will see a number of approved stockists apppointed across the UK.
Bourns Pro Audio Gets Sean Silas Celebrity Endorsement
Bourns, Inc. announced the endorsement of its Pro Audio products by Sean Silas, guitarist for the band Hour Eleven (HR 11).
ROUNDTABLE: Electronic drum market
MMR got together with some of the leading manufacturers and distributors in the electronic drum market to discuss coming trends and current conditions in the sector...
Shure and Grand Ole Opry Celebrate 90 Years
The Grand Ole Opry is often referred to as the “home of American music” and is known around the world for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences.
Rosetti confirms BC Rich distribution
After BC Rich announced a new licensing deal with Praxis, UK distributor Rosetti has moved to confirm that it will continue to work with the brand in the…
US SECTOR FOCUS: Drums and Percussion
Based on this month’s survey – sent out to over 450 MI retailers, globally – electronic drums & percussion represent a fairly static market segment in 2015.
The Beat Goes On: Major Players in Electronic Drums & Percussion Discuss Trends in the Market Segment
Interest in electronic percussion had sort of “ebbed and flowed” from the ‘70s through the early 2000s, but in recent years it seems like those types of instruments…
Electronic Drums & Percussion: Electronic Drums Continue to Appeal to a Niche Market, While Hybrid Kits are Here to Stay
Based on this month’s survey – sent out to over 450 MI retailers, globally – electronic drums & percussion represent a fairly static market segment in 2015.
Music China 2015: International MI Community Gathers in ‘The Pearl of the Orient’
The news out of China this past summer was mostly centered around the nation’s stock market crash – a main source of global economic volatility for many month…
Strings & Things – Gatchell Violins
Under the “about us” section of the Gatchell website you will see a section labeled “Our Mission.”
Boulder Creek Guitars – Worth Fighting For
The Boulder Creek Guitars warehouse and office space sits amongst pastoral fields of garlic, tomatoes, and corn in Gilroy, California, at the southernmost tip of the Santa Clara…
Learning Music: In Praise of Print
I grew up in a home with a grand piano.
Remember the 808
A good chunk of this current issue of MMR turns the spotlight on electronic drums & percussion, with significant attention given to how recent (and ever-continuing) technological strides…
Add it Up! Steps to Successful Add-On Sales
Some years ago, at my former company, I analyzed a season’s worth of rental and lease contracts, and found that only 27 percent of them had any add-ons…
Hanser inks BC Rich deal
Gary Hanser, president of Hanser Music Group (HMG), has announced a worldwide licensing agreement with Praxis Musical Instruments for the BC Rich brand of guitars and basses.
CHAUVET DJ Sets Elegant Tone At Chic NY Event Venue
Commanding incredible views of the city’s harbor from Brooklyn’s trendy Red Hook neighborhood, Liberty Warehouse has been the scene of parties for big name celebrities from every field.